Webinar: Immigration Update – Skilled Worker rule change

Recent Government announcements have set out significant changes to immigration policy with a view to drastically reducing the UK’s net migration figures in advance of the next General Election. These rule changes will mean that the minimum salary required for individuals to be sponsored in the Skilled Worker category will increase dramatically from the current rate of £26,200 p.a. to £38,700 p.a.

Organisations are understandably concerned about the impact these changes will have on their ability to recruit and retain non-settled workers in skilled vacancies. We have seen a lot of uncertainty and concern from clients and employees who want to know how these changes will impact them.

Join our expert immigration lawyers who’ll take you through:

• The detailed provisions relating to the new minimum salary of £38,700 p.a. for Skilled Workers;
• Whether there will be any exceptions to the new base salary rate;
• How Shortage Occupations will be affected and what the new Immigration Salary List will mean;
• Transitional arrangements for existing sponsored staff;
• How specific sectors might be affected such as technology, manufacturing, energy and care;
• Practical steps that businesses can take in light of the changes;
• Tips for managing potential problem areas, for example where existing employees are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Importantly, we’ll also be dispelling some of the myths surrounding the changes.

This promises to be a key event for all businesses who already rely on, or are considering recruiting non-UK national employees, and are looking to make strategic recruitment decisions for 2024.

You will be able to ask your own questions in advance via the registration form, or you can use the Q&A feature in Zoom on the day.